- Cost of Living
- India
- Uganda
- Delhi
- Mbale
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Delhi (India) and Mbale (Uganda)
| Food | 31% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 31% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨260 (12,180 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨176 (8,268 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨110 (5,163 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (1,864 Shilling) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (2,533 Shilling) | 3,245 Shilling | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (1,260 Shilling) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨122 (5,705 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨108 (5,048 Shilling) | 34,344 Shilling | 85% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (1,641 Shilling) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨81 (3,820 Shilling) | 7,376 Shilling | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨663 (31,101 Shilling) | 33,333 Shilling | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨63 (2,934 Shilling) | 4,343 Shilling | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (1,041 Shilling) | 3,435 Shilling | 70% |
| Housing | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨27,550 (1,292,377 Shilling) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,324 (155,908 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,399 (65,619 Shilling) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,579 (1,903,565 Shilling) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,766 (317,377 Shilling) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨209 (9,812 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨91 (4,278 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,254 (105,738 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,316 (108,622 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,887 (135,435 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,229 (104,543 Shilling) | - | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨869,444 (40,785,812 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (3,230 Shilling) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨862 (40,417 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨170 (7,981 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨148 (6,934 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨170 (7,994 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 (6,145 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨185 (8,669 Shilling) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨114 (5,352 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (2,466 Shilling) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨224 (10,516 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,236 (57,998 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨432 (20,252 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨813 (38,140 Shilling) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,717 (127,440 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨428 (20,093 Shilling) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨109 (5,123 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨202 (9,466 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,993 (374,969 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (47 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,844 (86,502 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨111 (5,192 Shilling) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,691 prices entered by 436 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 31% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,343,750 Shilling
in Mbale
you would need to make just about 1,609,599 Shilling
(₨34,312)
in Delhi.